Artwork
The Adoration of the Angels
The Adoration of the Angels is a print by the Baroque artist Carlo Maratta. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Adoration of the Angels is a print created by Carlo Maratti, an Italian artist known for his classicizing style.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene of a woman holding a baby, surrounded by winged figures and other angelic faces, evoking a sense of calm reverence.
Technique & Style
Maratti employed chiaroscuro, using deep shadows to create a dramatic contrast between the figures and the background, lending the scene a sense of depth and vitality.
History & Provenance
The print is dated to around 1604 and is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carlo Maratta or Maratti (18 May 1625 – 15 December 1713) was an Italian Baroque painter and draughtsman, active principally in Rome where he was the leading painter in the second half of the 17th century.
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